Rubicon Roasting is not your average coffee company.

Meet Jay Bagley, founder of Rubicon Roasting.

Spending a working lifetime in the ‘fast pace’ began many years ago. A lot of travel was part of those days and it was something immensely enjoyed. I experienced much of Europe and a little of the Middle East and Central America, most for work, some for play. Then, upon returning to the United States I moved to Alaska to experience the ‘last frontier.’ There was always one thing that could help me slow down and “enjoy the ride” during all of those ‘early days.’ A PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE! While I found many excellent coffees in all of my travels, for my taste there seemed to be more mediocre cups than fine ones. The beauty, pace of living, and the people of Colorado have been on my radar since 1972 when I was stationed with the Air Force in Colorado Springs. I always migrated back to Colorado for vacations.

Finally, after many years of thinking about it and planning, I moved to Paonia, right in the heart of the valley to the majestic Northfork of the Gunnison River. The agricultural bounty, beautiful mountains, and amazing artists, writers, musicians, and all around talented people made me decide to stay here. Once here, I continued my search for that PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE! Again, I found some excellent coffee and many mediocre roasts. I began home roasting coffee beans while still searching for that perfect cup of coffee. I have finally been able to come up with some superb roasts of fine coffee from many places in the ‘coffee belt’ and decided to share that experience with people in Western Colorado.

Jay Bagley & Beemer

The Hidden Valley of Paonia

Rubicon Roasting is located in Paonia Colorado. We are collaborating with a local baker and winemaker to open a retail location where customers can drink our coffee and enjoy a wonderful home baked pastry while enjoying the view. And what a view it is. Mount Lamborn and Land’s End are bearing down on us as we sit in front of the building. Customers can watch as coffee beans are roasted in the Diedrich 2.5kg roaster. This small batch roaster roasts about 15 pounds of finely roasted coffee per hour. Diedrich roasters are well known in the industry for their dependability and quality.

Our collaboration allows customers to also enjoy wine tasting in the afternoon to experience some great wine made from the 35 acres of grapes grown on the property. Customers will also have the opportunity to tour the winemaking facilities at the appropriate times of the year. Finally, to participate in the showcasing the North Fork Valley, customers can experience farmer’s market events and experiences while enjoying a superb cup of Rubicon Roasting coffee.